She wears a smile to brighten the darkest sky

She stands beside me and I don’t know why

I fall under her spell as she beckons me

And takes me to a place that I’d longed to see



I feel the tide of life lap at my feet

Washing away the lies, pain and deceit



And now I think I know

Why I was so alone

The day I came from the dirt

Up into the sky

And now I think I know

Why I was so alone

The day I found my hope

In those southern eyes



She would hold me close and tell me not to fear

Even when I felt the need to get out of here

There are still many times when I am feeling low

I start to slip and I start letting go



Then she takes me by the soul and sets me free

And guides my heart to where it warms to be



And now I think I know

Why I was so alone

The day I came from the dirt

Up into the sky

And now I think I know

Why I was so alone

The day I found my hope

In those southern eyes